Downey man arrested for attempted murder after shooting brother

DOWNEY — Downey Police this morning arrested a man for attempting to murder his brother.

At 6:54 a.m., Downey Police officers responded to a call of shots being fired in the 12400 block of Rose Avenue. The victim, who police didn't identify and was laying in front of the apartment complex, was shot several times, said Lt. Dean Milligan, spokesman with the Downey Police Department.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

Officers arrested his brother, identified as 39-year-old Teodoro Penaloza of Downey, inside his apartment. They also recovered a gun, Milligan said. , inside his apartment. They also recovered a gun, Milligan said.

The suspect was booked for attempted murder.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, Milligan said.